Movement for Black Lives Convening

How has the 501(c)(3) structure impacted our communities on a local, state and national level? Are we all destined to be “paid” organizers? What are effective strategies that move beyond service provision to building community power? What are the critical questions we can use to assess opportunities for alternative practices. Let us examine the role of 501(c)(3) as a tactic for making change within the context of a larger movement seeking system change.